- Ibrahim had crafted a promising career in the grime scene, but everything took a transformative turn when he discovered his true purpose.
- Brother Ibrahim narrates his profound transformative journey.
Ibrahim Mohsen, known as Ibby in the British Asian rap scene, was poised to become the next big thing. Having devoted over five years to grime music, the 22-year-old amassed a massive fan base and garnered hundreds of thousands of online hits. He even earned recognition as one of BBC Asian Network’s future sounds artists.
However, he recently made a life-changing decision. Ibby chose to step away from his promising music career, driven by a desire to embrace his Islamic faith wholeheartedly. The young rapper realized that the lucrative income, once reaching £4,000 per month, lacked spiritual blessings. It couldn’t sustain him or support his family.
According to Ibby, the uneasiness he experienced was not solely due to the creative process of making music but also the lifestyle that accompanied it.
“To truly succeed in this industry, you have to cater to what people crave to hear, and nowadays, it’s often filled with distasteful content,” he laments. “I attempted to infuse positivity into my rap, but I admit, I was naïve.”
His aspiration is clear: “I want to transfer the knowledge from the music industry to this new venture. My goal is to become synonymous with this scene – the G.O.A.T of the Nasheeds game.”
Moreover, Ibby is determined to steer others away from the distractions associated with the music industry. He shares a poignant encounter with a young teenager who revealed, “You’re the reason I quit music. Your example inspired me to pursue this path. It’s for the youth, for the next generation.”
